In West Virginia, as in other states, medical malpractice is a serious threat to the well-being and safety of patients. The patients in a hospital or other care setting put their trust in their doctors to make the right decisions, and when those doctors make mistakes,...
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West Virginia law and medical malpractice claims
A routine trip to the emergency room or a doctor's office could lead to a hospital admission. Those undergoing treatments expect to receive proper care, but negligence could worsen the patient's health. So, a trip to the hospital may precede a trip to a West Virginia...
Rare birth injuries West Virginia parents should be aware of
Modern medicine has come a long way in the last few decades, but birth injuries for children born in West Virginia aren’t unheard of. While some birth injuries are increasingly rare, they can still be absolutely devastating. What’s an example of a rare birth injury?...
Pediatric malpractice: Newborn mishaps and misdiagnosis
Birth injuries in West Virginia can be a matter of pediatric malpractice. Whenever a pediatrician fails to operate in accordance with medical standards and the result is harm to a patient, there could be legal consequences. Newborn injury Parents can be devastated...
Teen truckers could start driving cross country soon
Truck drivers in West Virginia perform one of the nation’s most vital jobs by transporting food and other essential products. However, truck accidents are a huge safety concern. A new infrastructure law may now allow teenage truck drivers to make cross-country trips,...
Understanding PTSD related to medical malpractice
Have you had emotional trauma due to medical malpractice? Residents of Weirton and nearby areas of West Virginia may want to learn more about how medical malpractice can cause emotional trauma. If you have been hurt at the hands of a trusted doctor or medical...
The basics of manufacturing defect law
Manufacturing defects in West Virginia could lead to product liability lawsuits. Luckily, manufacturing defect laws are there to protect consumers from the effects of harmful products. If you're new to this topic, here's what you need to know. What is a manufacturing...
What do you do after a hit-and-run accident?
Responsible drivers may do the right thing after being involved in an auto accident in West Virginia. Even though the motorist knows they were negligent, they might provide contact and insurance information without any questions. Unfortunately, there will be other...
Understanding West Virginia modified comparative negligence law
Many drivers in West Virginia who are injured in motor vehicle accidents do not realize that their insurance claims may be reduced or even denied in some instances due to the comparative negligence law applied by the state when a case goes to court. Insurance...
Are Costco snorkels dangerous?
Through the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a recall for snorkels carried by Costco has been issued. Huish Outdoors encourages residents of West Virginia to destroy any Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkel product because it has a flaw that increases the risk of...